Morphology and cultural behavior of Botryococcus protuberans with notes on the genus.
J Environ Biol
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2007 Apr; 28(2): 181-4
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ABSTRACT
The green alga Botryococcus protuberans was isolated from its natural environment and its morphology under different cultural conditions was examined. The alga was characterized by a high starch content and reddish oil drops as the assimilatory products. Photosynthetic pigments, Chl a, Chl b, carotenoids and xanthophylls are present. Modification of environmental conditions in modified Chu-10 medium resulted in optimum growth of the alga. Fatty acid composition revealed palmitic acid being the major component, while lauric acid, myristic acid and stearic acid were found in less quantity.
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Main subject:
Reproduction, Asexual
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Carotenoids
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Chlorophyll
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Xanthophylls
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Chlorophyta
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Energy-Generating Resources
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Fatty Acids
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Language:
English
Journal:
J Environ Biol
Year:
2007
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